as in difference
the quality or state of being different
the discrepancy of the calculations of my bill by the hotel and myself was a matter of concern
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Recent Examples of discrepancy
Israeli officials say the discrepancy exists because Palestinians rarely apply for permits.
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Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Addressing that discrepancy is part of the aim of publicizing the new learning principles.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 9 June 2026
Israeli officials say the discrepancy exists because Palestinians rarely apply for permits.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
What those posts often omitted was that the apparent discrepancy resulted from how the data were displayed.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2026
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Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Addressing that discrepancy is part of the aim of publicizing the new learning principles.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 9 June 2026
Israeli officials say the discrepancy exists because Palestinians rarely apply for permits.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
What those posts often omitted was that the apparent discrepancy resulted from how the data were displayed.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for discrepancy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discrepancy
Noun
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Light and Dark Backsplash and White Counters Choose a marble backsplash with a drastic color difference between the white and gray threads of color for a maximalist, glam look.—
Lauren Jones,
The Spruce,
6 June 2026
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There are no specific treatments for the strain of Ebola driving the current outbreak, but early medical care can make a big difference.—
Dr. Sanjay Gupta,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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How can the sense of an absolute union of all matter be reconciled with the endless multiplicity and distinctness of it?—
Christian Wiman,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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However, a few hours with Air Riders reveals the nuance and depth of its gameplay, the distinctness of this flavor of racing game and its sensory, chaotic, and strategic appeal.—
Ryan Gaur,
Rolling Stone,
19 Nov. 2025
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Other huge fashion conglomerates like LVMH and Kering have grown in such a way that sometimes the individual brands lose their distinctiveness.—
Dave Schilling
Contributing
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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In this role, Ken will lead CNBC Digital and help elevate the ambition, distinctiveness and impact of our journalism across platforms.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
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All of it—the trees, the wildlife, the assemblage of diversity in both life and death through which Jacobs stalked in 1867—all of it was in a last gasp for existence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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In correspondence discouraging districts’ diversity programs, the administration has repeatedly cited a broad interpretation of the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action, which prevented colleges and universities from directly considering race in admissions.—
Annie Ma,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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“Discrepancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discrepancy. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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